Winter / Spring 2020

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The Survivors: A Story of War, Inheritance and Healing

Are Your Kids Naked Online?

JANUARY 7 | 7 PMYWCA Greenwich, 259 E. Putnam Avenue Free and open to the community, RSVP requested Books available for purchase

Join this former Obama speechwriter in a moving conversation about his memoir of grappling with who he is after unearthing the truth of his CT family’s origins.

Frankel’s haunting search to unravel the mysteries of his family is so compelling that it reads like a fine novel. –Doris Kearns Goodwin

Co- sponsored with:Hosted By Indra Nooyiregister at www.ujajcc.org

JANUARY 29 | 10:30 AMYWCA Greenwich, 259 E. Putnam Avenue $10 per person

How can parents protect their kids from some of the dangers they’re exposed to in the digital world? Lisa Good, mom of four teens, shares how to apply the same principles she and her husband use as IT and cybersecurity experts to safeguard kids from making life-altering mistakes online.

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WITH AUTHOR LISA GOOD

WITH AUTHOR ADAM FRANKEL

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR TECH-SAVVY KIDS FROM ONLINE SELF-DESTRUCTION

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Famous Father Girl

FEBRUARY 27 | 7 PMGreenwich Arts Council 299 Greenwich Avenue $18 per person, $36 per person includes book

“What was it like to have Leonard Bernstein as your dad?” Short answer: not boring. Long answer: Jamie Bernstein’s memoir of growing up with the most celebrated Jewish American musician of the 20th century. Enjoy a few selected Bernstein songs performed by Rebecca Cooper and Dan Frankel with Zachary Kampler on piano.

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WITH AUTHOR JAMIE BERNSTEIN

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Israel and the Water You Drink: A Surprising StoryJANUARY 30 | 7 PMBruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich | $85 Dinner at 7 PM | Presentation at 7:45 PM

The bestselling author of Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water- Starved World is back with a new must-read. Join us for an evening with Seth Siegel, author of Troubled Water. Hear how America’s drinking water became contaminated, the risk it poses for us, what’s needed to make it safe and discover Israel’s role in the solution.

This event is intended for donors of $5,000 or more to the 2020 Annual Campaign

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THE PLAZAWITH JULIE SATOW

With a subtitle like “The Secret Life of America’s Most Famous Hotel,” you know this yarn from real estate journalist Julie Satlow offers up dishy thrills on New York City’s most illustrious landmark, capturing the wealth, glamour and scandals that have shaped its storied past.

Women’s Education Symposium

RENEGADE WOMEN IN FILM AND TVWITH ELIZABETH WEITZMAN

Barbra Streisand, Amy Poehler, Sigourney Weaver -- these are but three of 50 trailblazing women who broke glass ceilings in filmed entertainment and who shared their stories with the acclaimed author and film critic.

ON THE RUN IN NAZI BERLIN WITH BEV SALTZMAN LEWYN

A former researcher for CNN, our speaker persuaded her father-in-law Bert Lewyn to tell his gripping story of surviving Nazi Berlin, including having masqueraded as an SS officer. Hold on tight -- and bring tissues!

THE TROLLEY PROBLEM JUST GOT DIGITAL - ETHICAL DILEMMAS AND THE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLEWITH MOIS NAVONMois Navon is one of the founding engineers of Mobileye and is intimate with the system that is driving – literally – the autonomous car revolution. Mois is also known as the “Rabbi of Mobileye,” answering questions about Judaism on a personal and corporate level and giving a weekly class to employees. Mois has also worked for companies such as IBM and NASA’s JPL, where he holds patents in image processing and computing hardware.

MARCH 4 | 9:15 AMYWCA, 259 E. Putnam Avenue, Greenwich $136 sponsorship with a book, $60 in advance, $72 at door

Chaired by Terri Afromowitz; Honorary Chair Joan Mann Co- sponsored with:

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SAVE THE DATE

Annual CelebrationHONORING SCOTT SIMON

Yom Ha’Atzmaut

APRIL 30 | 7 PM | Arch Street Teen Center, 30 Arch Street, Greenwich

MAY 3 | 11:30 AMGreenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road

Come celebrate Israel @ 72! Bring your kids and your mojo to our annual Israel Independence Day party for the whole community.

Flag Raising • Family Field Games • Crafts Family Activities • Treats • Shuk

Yom HaShoahHOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COMMEMORATION

APRIL 21 | 6 PMGreenwich Reform Synagogue, 92 Orchard Street, Cos Cob | Free

Nobody Wants Us | 6:15pmIn 1940, three teenagers were trapped aboard the Steamship Quanza at a Virginia port. Along with 83 other refugees, they hoped to disembark. Would America’s refugee quotas dash their hopes? This is their story -- and what Aristides de Sousa Mendes, Eleanor Roosevelt and others had to do with it.

Laura Seltzer-Duny / Documentary / USA / 37 min.

Speaker: Michael Delikat, Second Generation | 7pmOtto Delikat was born in Vienna in 1922, a firsthand witness to the increasing terror of anti-Semitism as Hitler rose to power in Depression-era Europe. Arrested by the Gestapo at the age of 17, he suffered six years of imprisonment in such death camps as Auschwitz, Warsaw, Dachau and Muhldorf. His story of survival is one of both luck and hope. Above all, Otto’s story of strength, dignity and optimism has an even more relevant and important message for today’s youth and our entire Jewish community.

An Israeli Love Story Jan 22 | 7 pm

The year is 1947. For 18-year-old moshav resident Margalit, it’s a

promising start to her dream of becoming an actress. Then she meets 24-year-old kibbutznik Eli Ben Zvi and real-life drama intervenes.

Dan Wolman / Drama / Israel / 93 min.

Nobody Wants Us April 21 | 6:15 pm | Free Greenwich Reform 92 Orchard St, Cos Cob

In 1940, three teenagers were trapped aboard the Steamship Quanza at a

Virginia port. Along with 83 other refugees, they hoped to disembark. Would America’s refugee quotas dash their hopes? This is their story -- and what Aristides de Sousa Mendes, Eleanor Roosevelt and others had to do with it.Laura Seltzer-Duny / Documentary / USA / 37 min.

The Keeper June 10 | 7 pm

This engrossing drama tells the true story of Bert Trautmann, a German POW who becomes Manchester City’s goalkeeper as the

British nation and its Jewish community grapple with post-war outrage and trauma. Equally affecting is the soccer icon’s love story with an Englishwoman, from their first forbidden frissons through the trials of fate.

Marcus H. Rosenmüller / Biographical Drama / UK, Germany / 120 min.

The UnorthodoxFeb 19 | 7 pm

Inspired by the improbable beginnings of Shas, the first political party in Israel to represent the disenfranchised Sephardic community, this vividly

entertaining underdog story is fueled equally by rage and humor.

Eliran Malka / Comedy, Drama / Israel / 99 min.

The Other StoryMarch 18 | 7 pm

Complications arise when a dysfunctional Israeli family tries to lure their willful daughter away from Orthodox Judaism,

in acclaimed filmmaker Avi Nesher’s compassionate and empowering drama.

Avi Nesher / Drama / Israel / 118 min.

Davis Film FestivalBow Tie Cinemas, 2 Railroad Avenue, Greenwich | $15 per film (unless noted)

Upcoming Viewings: January 22, February 19, March 18, April 21*, May 6, June 10 *Special time and location

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An Impossible Love May 6 | 7 pm

Rachel, a small-town typist from a Jewish background falls for Paris-educated Philippe and becomes

pregnant. Much to her and her daughter’s chagrin, family isn’t his bag. Or is it? Set in late 1950’s France, this intimately observed gem portrays the endemic anti-Semitism that still lingers in old line French society today.Catherine Corsini / Drama / France / 135 min.

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Davis Film Festival Rethinking Heredity

MAY 19 | 7 PMGreenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave, Greenwich Free and open to the community, RSVP required

Heredity isn’t just about DNA, argues popular science writer, New York Times columnist and Yale instructor Carl Zimmer. We also inherit other things -- from microbes to technologies -- that impact our lives just as much if not more. Join this original thinker on a journey of discovery about who we are, where we came from and what we can pass on to future generations. His latest book She Has Her Mother’s Laugh: The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity was named a Notable Book of the Year by The New York Times Book Review and the Best Science Book by The Guardian. Signed copies will be available for purchase.

Co- sponsored with: RSVP at www.ujajcc.org

WITH BESTSELLING AUTHOR CARL ZIMMER

Book Talk: The Cloister by James CarrollRESCHEDULED: APRIL 23 | 10 AMYWCA, 259 E. Putnam Ave, Greenwich | $15

Facilitated by Dr. June-Ann Greeley, professor of Theology at Sacred Heart University

Sometimes a book resonates and you want to discuss it -- but no one else has read it. Join other avid readers for three “community reads” beginning with The Cloister, a 20th-century drama braided together with a Medieval story. Spanning centuries and continents, The Cloister is a compelling novel with main characters ahead of their time, questioning faith, identity and love against the backdrop of historical upheaval.

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JANUARY 2Do People Ever Truly Change? The Case of YehudaRabbi Rachmiel Gurwitz Yehuda’s journey from being just one of the brothers to the leader of them all tags him as one of the great transformative characters of the Book of Genesis. We’ll chart his complex personal awakening.

JANUARY 9Working 9 - 5Rabba Dr. Carmella AbrahamJewish ethics in the workplace.

JANUARY 16Can People Change?Rabbi Shimmy TrencherHow does Judaism view our ability to change and grow? And what does it say about trusting others’ commitment to change and forgive past misdeeds?

JANUARY 23The First Woman RabbiMichael FeldsteinRachel Ray Frank (1861-1948) set the American Jewish world ablaze when she became “the first woman since Deborah to preach in a synagogue.” Learn more about this maverick Jewish leader, who also co-founded the first Hillel chapter on campus.

JANUARY 30Mindfulness and SpiritualityRabbi David SchuckFrom a parsing of sacred texts, we’ll examine who we are, how we see ourselves and how we choose to live our lives as Jews and as people.

Lunch & LearnA weekly program, every Thursday from 12:30 - 1:30 pm at One Holly Hill Lane. The Lunch & Learn program is generously sponsored by Rita Edelston.

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MARCH 12Can Great Leaders Be Great Parents?Dr. Liz ShayneIn Tractate Nedarim, the Talmud asks why the children of great leaders in Torah are not leaders themselves. Let’s probe the claim and judge for ourselves whether leading a nation and raising a child are really so incompatible.

MARCH 19The Secret of the Hidden LightsRabbi Daniel CohenFollow the road map to discovering God in the world.

MARCH 26Vayikra: And So-and-So CalledRabbi Lester Bronstein The Book of Leviticus begins with a mysterious word -- a verb with no subject. Who is the hidden subject in our lives that calls us to be fully present; to engage in the woes of the world; and to be a moral person? What economic principles can we learn from the Hebrew Bible?

Save These Dates APRIL 23 Menachem Leibtag

MAY 21Yom Yerushalayim | Marty Flashner

FEBRUARY 6Danger: RabbisChaim Lauer When does standing on principle and ego destroy? Trial and error in the development of the rabbinate.

FEBRUARY 13A Radical View of ShabbatRabbi Aviva RichmanDo Jews believe in original sin? And do we have a savior? Reexamine Judaism through the Shabbat musings of Hasidism’s Sfas Emes.

FEBRUARY 20#Vashti Rabbi Annie TuckerCome explore the very first member of the #MeToo movement and Judaism’s most misunderstood feminist heroine.

FEBRUARY 27God and Truth in a Time of FalsityRabbi Gordon TuckerHow can the values of Judaism and the interests of the Jewish people guide us in an environment inhospitable to truth?

MARCH 5Esther: The Last WordAlex TroyThe Book of Esther completes the Hebrew canon: What are the religious, political and ethical lessons of this final scroll -- and the literary devices that enhance them?

Register at ujajcc.org or call 203-552-1818

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PJ Library Storytime

Honoring Our EldersFamily Fun at King Street Rehab!

Yom Ha’AtzmautFamily Field Day!

THURSDAYS 3:45 – 4:30 PM Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Road, Cos Cob | Free

January 16 and March 12Drop in for classic and interactive PJ Library stories with talented special guest readers. Meet new friends and enjoy songs, stories, movement and crafts. Storytime brings together families with young children around Jewish themes and traditions. Best for ages 5 and under and siblings are always welcome!

Storytime Chairs: Laura Launer and Rita Teichner

JUNE 7 | 3 – 4:30 PM King Street Rehab, 787 King Street, Rye Brook, NY | $36 per family

Bring cheer to elders at King Street Rehab and discover new friends from the animal kingdom! What could be better than a fun family mitzvah with a petting zoo, crafts, snacks and time with special friends?

We are thankful to our friends at King Street Rehab for providing this engaging opportunity for family community service.

Event Chairs: Alona Altman and Rebecca Cooper

MAY 3 | 11:30 AMGreenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road

Climb, crawl, run, jump and race to celebrate Israel @ 72! together. Start with the family obstacle course and end with flag raising and songs. Crafts, snacks and a trip to the Shuk provide something for everyone!

Family Field Day Chairs: Abby Vorobeychik, Samantha Young, Jennifer Zigler

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JTAC Teen Action CommitteeOne Holly Hill Lane | Meetings: January 5, April 26 and May 17 | 5:30- 7 PM | $12 per meeting

Teen-led activities and community service projects for middle and high school students in grades 6-12.

Sunday evening meetings include dinner, discussions and project planning.

For more info contact Cori SaNogueira, JTAC Advisor, cori@ujajcc.org

MARCH 29 | 1 - 3 PM10,000 MEALS | Carmel Academy, 270 Lake Avenue | $36JTAC with the help of the Outreach Program has the goal of packing 10,000 meals for local food pantries. You can be a part of this huge effort! Donate any amount of money to reach our target of $3,000 for the ingredients needed for the 10,000 meals -- only 30 cents each. Sign up to help pack all the 10,000 meals in a matter of hours. Family and friends of all ages are welcome!

MAY 3 | 10:30 AM Greenwich Town Hall 101 Field Point Road | FreeYom Ha’Atzmaut Volunteer Project. Calling all teens to shake the shuk and volunteer on Yom Ha’Atzmaut

MAY 17 | 5:30 - 7 PMEnd of year meeting & celebration | $25

Midnight RunFEBRUARY 29 | 6:45 PMMeet at UJA-JCC, One Holly Hill Lane | $36

Take a “run” into the city with JTAC. Adult volunteer drivers will caravan cars filled to the brim with hats, gloves, toiletries, food and hot drinks into NYC. Teens will make a difference, face to face, by serving homeless men who are aware of the stops made along the way. The interaction will put a real face to the challenge of homelessness. This event is best suited for more mature middle and high schoolers and will be capped once we reach capacity.

MEN’S ITEMS BEING COLLECTED FOR THE RUN:• Warm coats: large & extra-large, dark colors preferred• Blue jeans• New tube socks, rolled in pairs, white or dark• Underwear: sizes 32 through 46• Sweaters, sweatshirts (including hooded) and long-sleeve shirts, large and extra-large• T-shirts in all colors, sizes medium to extra-large• Gloves: ski & dark colored, clipped or rolled together• Winter hats and baseball caps• Lighted worn sneakers / athletic shoes• Long underwear: large sizes• Belts: sizes 32 to 46Drop off in lobby of UJA-JCC, One Holly Hill Lane

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PAIDSTAMFORD, CT

PERMIT NO. 1063

UJA-JCC GREENWICHONE HOLLY HILL LANEGREENWICH, CT 06830

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An Evening of the GershwinsGOLDEN TICKET SERIES

MAY 13 | 7 PMFerguson Library, Stamford, CT Patron: $613, includes 4 tickets Sponsor: $360, includes 2 tickets Event tickets: $36 in advance, $50 at the door

Join us for the next part of this Golden Ticket Series, An Evening with the Gershwins, featuring the singing quartet of Rebecca Cooper, Marissa Cortese, Daniel Frankel and Brian Rosenblum, who will be accompanied by a three-piece orchestra. Also back for an encore is Broadway producer Jack Viertel, who will give commentary on the music, lyrics, plays and history of George and Ira Gershwin. Enjoy this incredible evening orchestrated by Event Director, Rebecca Cooper, Artistic Director, Marissa Cortese and Musical Director, Zachary Kampler.